Transitional Assistance Management Program

TAMP continues to provide the minimum essential coverage that is required under the Affordable Care Act, but it is temporary. You should begin to consider your health care options for when TAMP ends. >>Learn More

Eligibility

Sponsors and eligible family members may be covered by TAMP if the sponsor is:

Involuntarily separating from active duty under honorable conditions

A National Guard or Reserve member separating from a period of more than 30 consecutive days of active duty served in support of a contingency operation

Separating from active duty following involuntary retention (stop-loss) in support of a contingency operation

Separating from active duty following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for less than one year in support of a contingency operation

Receiving a sole survivorship discharge

Separating from regular active duty service and agree to become a member of the Selected Reserve of a Reserve Component. The Service member must become a Selected Reservist the day immediately following release from regular active duty service to qualify.

TAMP eligibility is determined by the Services and documented in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. TAMP eligibility can be viewed online via MilConnect. Service members should check with their Service personnel departments for information or assistance with TAMP eligibility.

Benefits

For those who qualify, the 180-day TAMP period begins upon the sponsor's separation. During TAMP, sponsors and family members are eligible to use one of the following health plan options in addition to military hospitals and clinics:

Other active duty programs such as the Extended Care Health Option are also available during the TAMP period.

Coverage During Terminal Leave

You are not eligible for TAMP while on terminal leave. During terminal leave, you continue to receive active duty benefits and your family members remain covered under TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Standard and Extra.

Line of Duty Care

If you believe you have incurred or aggravated an injury, illness, or disease while on active duty, promptly contact your unit or Service branch for information or assistance with medical or dental care.